polymers

Question 1

corn starch polymers

Answer 1

a biodegradable polymer used for straws and disposable cutlery

Question 2

potatopak

Answer 2

a biodegradable polymer used for single use food items e.g. cutlery

Question 3

biopol

Answer 3

a biodegradable polymer used for packaging film

Question 4

polylactic acid (PLA)

Answer 4

a biodegradable polymer used for single used bottles

Question 5

lactide

Answer 5

a biodegradable polymer used for slow release medical patches

Question 6

glycolide

Answer 6

a biodegradable polymer used for food film

Question 7

PHA

Answer 7

a biodegradable polymer used for slow release medical patches

Question 8

oxy-degradable polymer

Answer 8

a biodegradable polymer which breaks down to a powder with oxygen and microorganism exposure

Question 9

photodegradable polymer

Answer 9

a biodegradable polymer which weakens and breaks down with exposure to UV rays

Question 10

hydro-degradable polymer

Answer 10

a biodegradable polymer which breaks down with exposure to water